Air attack keeps remote blaze near Forbestown in check

FORBESTOWN >> An aerial attack helped keep a fire in a remote area under control this afternoon, with about three-quarters of a an acre burned, according to a press release from Cal-Fire Butte County.

The Ponderosa Fire was south of Ponderosa Reservoir off Broken Springs Road, about 20 miles east of Oroville. Downed powerlines further hindered access to the blaze, which was reported about 12:14 p.m.

Two air tankers and a helicopter led the attack as hand crews worked their way into the fire.